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Chapter 2
"Approaching Auxo 7, Captain" The deepness of Lieutenant Sulu's voice broke the silence on the bridge.
"Standard orbit, Mr. Sulu." said Captain Kirk.
"Captain, I am still receiving no response from Auxo 7." Lieutenant Uhura did not like to nor want to report this to the captain. She thought about the old saying no news is good news. Unfortunately, in these types of situations, the saying did not apply.
"Keep trying Lieutenant." Kirk quickly replied, his body tensing.
Uhura adjusted her settings, changed frequencies for even the most remote possible signal. Shocked, she immediately turned towards the captain.
"Captain, I'm receiving an automated distress signal from Auxo 7!"
The fateful automated distress signal.
Kirk instantly felt every muscle tighten, his pulse quicken. An automated distress signal can be caused by numerous reasons but it can only mean one thing. It would certainly explain the absence of communication. He further noted that a distress signal should have been received immediately. The anger Kirk felt towards his proficient communications officer faded as she quickly added "This is very unusual, sir; the frequency is so low that I'm having difficulty receiving it. This is not the frequency of a planetary distress signal."
Mr. Spock then confirmed what everyone feared "Captain, I am not reading any life signs."
"Ms. Uhura, have the transporter room standby for a landing party."
Chapter 2
"Approaching Auxo 7, Captain" The deepness of Lieutenant Sulu's voice broke the silence on the bridge.
"Standard orbit, Mr. Sulu." said Captain Kirk.
"Captain, I am still receiving no response from Auxo 7." Lieutenant Uhura did not like to nor want to report this to the captain. She thought about the old saying no news is good news. Unfortunately, in these types of situations, the saying did not apply.
"Keep trying Lieutenant." Kirk quickly replied, his body tensing.
Uhura adjusted her settings, changed frequencies for even the most remote possible signal. Shocked, she immediately turned towards the captain.
"Captain, I'm receiving an automated distress signal from Auxo 7!"
The fateful automated distress signal.
Kirk instantly felt every muscle tighten, his pulse quicken. An automated distress signal can be caused by numerous reasons but it can only mean one thing. It would certainly explain the absence of communication. He further noted that a distress signal should have been received immediately. The anger Kirk felt towards his proficient communications officer faded as she quickly added "This is very unusual, sir; the frequency is so low that I'm having difficulty receiving it. This is not the frequency of a planetary distress signal."
Mr. Spock then confirmed what everyone feared "Captain, I am not reading any life signs."
"Ms. Uhura, have the transporter room standby for a landing party."
